Best Defenders of FIFA 18 - Top 10 Defenders Ratings Released

8) Marcelo

Marcelo is arguably the best left-back in world football

The Brazilian fullback has been a fixture in the left side of the Real Madrid defence for almost a decade now. A capable defender and a genuine threat going forward, Marcelo has been a key part of the rampant Real Madrid side which has won three Champions League titles since the 2013-14 season.

The fullback was instrumental in Real Madrid's Champions League defense last season and as a result, has seen his rating too being upgraded by one point to 87. Dribbling has always been a major part of the Brazilian's gameplay and FIFA 18 sees him receive a rating of 85 for his dribbling prowess while also maintaining his defensive attributes at 82.

7) Jerome Boateng

Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng receives an 88 rating on FIFA 18

Jerome Boateng is a formidable presence in defence (unless you're Lionel Messi) for Bayern Munich and Germany and has been a constant presence in five Bundesliga triumphs for the Bavarian giants. Despite anchoring Bayern Munich to yet another title in the last season, he his rating has been downgraded by two points to 88.

The 29-year-old's defending rating is elite at 88 while he remains an imposing figure with a physicality rating of 84. What may have contributed to the rating downgrade could be the lack of genuine competition to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and the thrashings handed out to them in Champions League by a Ronaldo fueled Real Madrid. In spite of the decline, Boateng is still one of the world footballing elite and will be able to hold his own on FIFA 18.